| Company name Heritage Tours Orissa | Locality Puri Cuttack Rd |
C.T. Road, Puri, Odisha - 752002, India
DURATION: 04 NIGHT / 05 DAY
With 486 kilometres (300 miles) of coastline that stretches along the Bay of Bengal, Odisha has a plethora of sun, sea, sand and surf for all beach-loving travellers. Some beaches offer calm waters and pristine sands, while others are known for their mesmerizing views. If you are looking for a relaxed vacation, the Odisha beaches are definitely your destination.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT BHUBANESWAR
On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station transfer to hotel. Later if time permit half day sightseeing of tribal museum ( closed on Monday ), Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves, Nadankanan zoo famous for white tiger , the grand Lingaraj temple ( entry only for hindus). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
DAY 02: BHUBANESWAR - DHAULI - HIRAPUR - PIPLI - RAGHURAJPUR - PURI
Morning drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli (Buddhist Stupa/ Peace Pagoda), Hirapur (64 Yogini Temple), Pipili ( the applique work village ) & Raghurajpur ( the Artisan village, the most famous attraction here are the Pattachitra (miniature paintings ), palm leaf engravings, stone carvings, wooden toys, tusser paintings etc. Proceed to Puri and overnight stay in a hotel along the beach.
DAY 03: PURI - KONARK - PURI
Morning visit to Jagannath temple (non Hindus are not allowed ). Then drive to Konark to visit the world famous Sun Temple. Enroute visit to Ramchandi Temple & scenic Chandrabhaga beach (one of the finest beaches with a long stretch of clean sands & the beach has its own lovely serenity). Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
DAY 04: PURI - CHILIKA - GOPALPUR
Morning drive to Chilika lake along Satapada. Visit the scenic sea mouth island here the Chilika Lake meets with bay of Bengal and the beach is beautiful here. Enjoy the walk along tnis pristine beach and cross to another dide of the lake by the local ferry. Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Rest time relax at Gopalpur on Sea Overnight at Gopalpur.
DAY 05: EXCURSION TO TARATARINI & ARYAPALLI BEACH
Morning after breakfast visit to Taratarini Temple (the legendary temple on the hillock). Back to the hotel. Then visit to Aryapalli Beach (quiet & secluded beach). Back to the hotel. Overnight at Gopalpur-on-Sea.
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